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27 Jun, 2026, 09.11 AM IST
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25 Jun, 2026, 09.47 AM IST
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Rubio says US will not accept Iranian tolls on HormuzUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio firmly stated that Washington will not permit any tolls on the Strait of Hormuz, an international waterwa...
23 Jun, 2026, 11.23 PM IST
Iran says won't allow UN inspectors at bombed nuclear sitesIran declared UN nuclear watchdog inspections at bombed sites are off-limits, despite a US-Iran deal to end the Middle East war. Talks in S...
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23 Jun, 2026, 12.26 AM IST
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US push to get Iran talks started hits an early bump due to intense fighting in LebanonHigh-stakes talks between the US and Iran have stalled as Tehran demands an end to Israeli strikes in Lebanon before negotiations can begin...
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Psychology suggests adults who talk themselves through everyday tasks aren’t scattered; self-guiding speech can help the brain maintain focus and reduce cognitive driftMany think that speaking to oneself is a sign of distraction, but research in psychology shows it's quite the opposite. Engaging in self-di...
19 Jun, 2026, 06.34 PM IST